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Curriculum Newsletter January 2018
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Headteacher blog 11th January 2018
It’s such a muddy and often dull time of year; we yearn for the warmer weather and springtime. I am still showing around prospective parents for next year’s intake and I keep telling them to imagine the grounds in June! The children, however, are always bright and breezy: every time I do a tour Read…
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Head teacher blog
Happy New Year! We have a good first week back at school: despite the miserable weather, children and staff have quickly got back into the routines of school and I have been pleased with the progress of the children over the first term as we have been reviewing assessments and work in books. This Read…
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Fantastic KS1 Nativity
It was fantastic to see so many families for two lovely nativity plays by our Year 1 and Year 2 children (age 5-7). The children spoke clearly, looked fantastic and sang very well. Acting was energetic and it was good to hear musical accompaniment from Y1. A great team effort: well done! Here are Read…
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Head teacher blog 8th December 2017
On Tuesday evening I had the pleasure of attending the annual Leeds School Music Association Christmas concert. As part of a crowd of 1500, I enjoyed a sumptuous performance by 350 Year 6 children in a ‘Festival Choir’ alongside the hugely impressive City of Leeds Youth Orchestra. Once again I felt very proud of Read…
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Christmas Fair Success
Many thanks to everyone for their support for the raffle and the Christmas Fair. We really appreciate the efforts of so many Friends of Farfield volunteers and staff. We are also grateful to Mrs Myers’ Family Learning Group who helped set up the fair and also a number of families – you know who Read…
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Head teacher blog 1st December 2017
I was delighted to hear that a familiar face around our school was recognised for her outstanding contribution to young people this week. Mandy Parker is a former governor of our school and our most generous and longest-standing volunteer. She runs an after-school cycling club at school (and has done for over a decade!) Read…
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Farfield volunteer is Yorkshire’s Unsung Hero!
Mandy Parker is a former governor of our school and our most generous and longest-standing volunteer. She runs an after-school cycling club at school (and has done for over a decade!) and is an important part of our junior PE curriculum. So many of our children wouldn’t be able to ride a bike if Read…
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Cross country runners show grit and determination
It was a lovely crisp morning by the banks of the River Wharfe in Otley this morning for the latest Leeds Schools Cross Country competition. We had lots of competitors, particularly in the U9 boys’ race in which Alfie was our top finisher in a very creditable 12th place. The U9 boys team came Read…
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Farsley WW1 airfield remembered
This afternoon, the two year six classes held a very special event – a dedication ceremony for the Farsley Airfield plaque provided by the Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust. The children ran the entire event: welcoming visitors, sharing facts about the airfield, reciting poetry and unveiling the plaque. Mr Harris also joined us to Read…
